The Gamescape office buzzed with a tense energy. Zara stared at the threatening message from Seo, her hands gripping the edge of her desk. The glowing words on her console seemed to pulsate with malice.
"He knows we're close," Vlada said, pacing the room. "That message wasn't just a warning—it's a declaration of war."
"He's testing us," Ayan said, his voice calm but resolute. "He's daring us to fight back."
Nitya leaned against the wall, her expression thoughtful. "Seo's arrogance might be his weakness. If he thinks we're playing his game, he won't expect us to change the rules."
"And what rules would those be?" Haider asked, raising an eyebrow.
Nitya's gaze sharpened. "We stop reacting. We take the fight to him."
Laying the Groundwork
